NATO And Warsaw Say Deadly Missile Strike In Poland Likely Caused By Ukrainian Air Defenses

 

Axios: Poland, NATO say deadly explosion likely caused by Ukraine air defense 

Polish President Andrzej Duda said on Wednesday that the explosion that killed two people near the country's border with Ukraine appears to be an "unfortunate accident," not an "intentional attack."  

The big picture: Duda said it was "very likely" the explosion was caused by Ukrainian air defenses. The missile "unfortunately fell on Polish territory" as Ukraine defended itself against Russian strikes, he said. 

* Duda added that the projectile that caused the blast was "most likely" Russian-made, but officials have "no proof at the moment that it was a missile fired by the Russian side." 

* Ukraine has previously denied it was to blame for the blast and accused Moscow of a "serious escalation." Russia also denied responsibility.  

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WNU Editor: The NATO statement is here .... NATO Allies address the explosion in the east of Poland (NATO). 

NATO Amd Warsaw Say Deadly Missile Strike In Poland Likely Caused By Ukrainian Air Defenses  

Errant missile that hit Poland likely came from Ukraine, NATO and Warsaw say -- Politico  

Ukraine war: Missile strike appears to be 'unfortunate accident', Poland's president says -- SKY News  

Nato says ‘no indication’ missile strike on Poland was ‘deliberate attack’ -- Financial Times  

Ukraine war: Poland says missile deaths an unfortunate incident -- BBC 

‘High probability’ that Ukrainian missile struck Poland – Warsaw -- RT  

Polish president says 'no proof' missile that landed in NATO territory was fired by Russia -- FOX News  

Biden said Ukraine air defence missile responsible for Poland blast - NATO source -- Reuters  

Poland missile ‘unlikely’ to have been fired from Russia, Biden says -- The Guardian  

Biden says 'unlikely' missile fired from Russia -- DW